XiRen

Creator; Empath; Author. Third-Culture., United States

I've been a fighter since the moment my memory began. As an artist, I channeled the energies into my work. Yet, to what degrees must we prolong the chaos and let the world know that we are hurting? I believe, that we do eventually find whatever it is that we set out to look for. Towards personal peace, I have surrendered my fight, in exchange for flow. Between Brooklyn and Manhattan, I take the ferry instead of crowding on subway cars with millions of others battling and creating their own chaos. I remember the why of my existence and being. I focus on my calling.

And so I ask you: In the midst of chaos, how do you find peace?

Talmage Bandy

I find peace in holding my precious little dog, James and reading poetry to him!

Joyce DiDonato would like to thank The Pure Land Foundation and Bruno Wang Productions for their generous support.

She would also like to thank Five Arts Foundation as recommended by Helen Berggruen, Susan and John Singer, Helen and Peter Bing, Paul Sekhri, The Howard and Sarah D. Solomon Foundation and Marnie and Kern Wildenthal for their additional support.